NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4: CH: 4 His strength is close to a tank
[Chapter: 4 His strength is close to a tank]
[The attributes of Ye Feng in the novel are, on average, above 180. As a retired soldier king, he not only possesses terrifying strength and speed but has also mastered numerous high-grade skills. For example, he has Master-level martial arts, Advanced Gunmanship, Advanced Medical Skills, and more,] Shen Lan explained.
"Damn it! What kind of urban novel protagonist is this? The author is blatantly inflating him beyond belief! Is this guy even human anymore? These stats make him a complete superhuman!" Lin Yuan couldn't help but complain.
[Your assessment is correct,] Shen Lan replied, its tone calm and unwavering.
[He's essentially a tank,] the system added, confirming Lin Yuan's frustrations.
Lin Yuan felt dumbfounded and helpless. "It seems I'll need to work much harder to earn counterattack points if I want to compete against such a heaven-defying protagonist," he muttered.
[Precisely! Speaking of earning points, host, why did you break off your engagement with Yan Ruyue?] Shen Lan abruptly asked.
"Because I don't want to be a desperate sycophant," Lin Yuan replied flatly.
[Yan Ruyue is the first heroine in the novel and could be considered a living treasure trove of counterattack points. Her entire body, soul, and mind are filled with opportunities. Successfully pursuing her would yield an enormous number of counterattack points! Why would you terminate the engagement with her?]
Although the system lacked independent consciousness, its logical core allowed it to calculate outcomes and offer reasonable advice.
"So what if she's the heroine? The engagement still needed to be dissolved," Lin Yuan said decisively.
[???] If Shen Lan had a physical form, its face would undoubtedly be filled with confusion.
"Didn't you see how the original Lin Yuan groveled like a fool for so long? Did it lead to any progress with Yan Ruyue? Forget it. It's pointless to explain this to you," Lin Yuan said, realizing Shen Lan might be useful in many ways but was utterly clueless about human relationships.
"… … …"
Lin Yuan, having read the original novel, understood Yan Ruyue's character better than anyone.
Yan Ruyue was an iceberg beauty with a cold and indifferent nature, largely shaped by her family environment. Her mother's controlling and domineering attitude only amplified her disdain for men and arranged marriages. Trying to win her over through a marriage contract or excessive eagerness was completely futile.
As the first heroine, she truly was a walking treasure trove, and Lin Yuan had no intention of letting her slip away. However, to win her heart, he needed to play his cards differently. She had to be the one to pursue him.
"I'm not going to be a groveling fool in this life," Lin Yuan declared to himself.
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As Lin Yuan entered the house, a sharp and familiar voice immediately rang out.
"Yuan! Why did you suddenly decide to break off the engagement?"
Looking up, Lin Yuan saw his mother, Meng Yuelan, glaring at him with her hands firmly on her hips.
His father, Lin Jianjun, sat nearby, calmly sipping lukewarm water and observing the scene.
In the Lin household, Meng Yuelan was known for her fiery temperament and resolute nature. She often managed the family's day-to-day affairs, but Lin Jianjun was the one who made the final decisions on significant matters.
The former Lin Yuan would've mumbled excuses and tried to placate his mother's temper. But the current Lin Yuan was nothing like his predecessor.
"Don't worry, Mom. I'll explain everything clearly," he said casually, taking off his shoes and pouring himself a cup of tea.
Lin Yuan's eloquence was nothing short of impressive.
Within half an hour, he had successfully convinced both his parents to accept his decision to dissolve the engagement.
"Well done! A man of character doesn't need to fear being without a wife!" Lin Jianjun finally spoke, his tone one of approval.
Meng Yuelan shot her husband a glare, clearly not entirely satisfied with the outcome. Lin Jianjun simply shrugged and resumed sipping his water.
"Mom, please bring me the engagement contract. I'll go to the Yan family tomorrow to formally end things," Lin Yuan said.
Reluctantly, Meng Yuelan went to retrieve the red engagement document from her room. When she returned, she hesitated to hand it over.
"Ah, I'm really going to miss my daughter-in-law," Meng Yuelan sighed wistfully.
"Mom, forcing a relationship is like trying to pull a green melon off the vine—it'll never taste sweet," Lin Yuan said with a shake of his head.
"But even if the melon isn't sweet, it's still fragrant! Didn't you see Yan Ruyue's snowy complexion, her long legs, and… well, her other assets? She clearly has two big fragrant melons!" Meng Yuelan retorted, her tone turning sly.
Lin Yuan nearly spat out the tea he was drinking.
"Mom, whose side are you even on? Are you sure you're not my stepmother?" he said helplessly.
Meng Yuelan sighed again. "Fine, fine. But don't come crying to me later if you regret this. Ruyue really is a fine girl," she muttered, reluctantly handing over the engagement contract.
Lin Yuan didn't waste any time and quickly returned to his room with the document in hand.
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"Shen Lan, I have a question. Is this body truly mine?" Lin Yuan asked as he stared at his reflection in the mirror.
[Yes, host. This is your own body. You've merely replaced the original Lin Yuan's identity,] Shen Lan confirmed.
Lin Yuan let out a sigh of relief. While possessing another's body wasn't fundamentally different from having a new one, he couldn't help feeling uneasy about the idea.
"It's a shame I don't have enough counterattack points to upgrade my stats," Lin Yuan thought. "This body is only slightly above average. Aside from my wealth, I've got nothing exceptional to work with."
[Ding! Host can purchase counterattack points,] Shen Lan chimed in, bringing up a translucent screen in Lin Yuan's mind.
[Recharge Options:
¥100,000 = 1 Counterattack Point
¥10,000,000 = 100 Counterattack Points]
"Hiss! Ten million yuan for a single attribute upgrade? Are you kidding me?" Lin Yuan exclaimed, horrified by the system's steep pricing.
The system was undoubtedly useful, but its costs were absolutely merciless.
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